Obituaries

Sep 28, 2018

Sue L. McMahon, 76, of Mount Vernon, died Friday, September 28, 2018 at Country Club Retirement Home, in Mount Vernon.

Sue was born December 27, 1941 in Mount Vernon, Ohio to Harold and Helen Anabel {Williams} Schwartz.

She graduated Mount Vernon High School in 1960.

She married Donald McMahon on August 16, 1963....

Sep 27, 2018

Diane Bennett Blizzard, 71, of Parkersburg, joined her loved ones in Heaven September 27, 2018 at her family’s home in Williamstown.

Diane was born November 19, 1946 in Philippi, West Virginia to Van L. and Louise {Burner} Bennett.

She graduated from Tygarts Valley High School in Mill Creek, WV.

She married Allan Blizzard...

Sep 23, 2018

Roger L. Markley, 69, of Rittman, died Sunday, September 23, 2018 at Akron City Hospital.

Memorial services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Ridgewood Baptist Church, in Wadsworth with Pastor Dave Marrandette officiating. Burial will be at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, where military rites will be held. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.

Sep 23, 2018

Patricia Lee Morr, 75, of Wooster, went home to be with her Lord Sunday, September 23, 2018 at West View Healthy Living, in Wooster.

Friends may call Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Joel Yates officiating. Burial...

Sep 22, 2018

Mildred G. (Karlen) Hochstetler, 95, of Austin, Texas, formerly of Wooster, died Saturday, September 22nd.  Mildred was born December 19, 1922 in Silica, W.V. to Delphia and Anna {Sharp} Karlen.  She moved to Ohio to live with her sisters and graduated from Smithville High School in 1941. She later completed a course of study at Wooster Business College.

Sep 22, 2018

Michael Eugene Taylor, 60, of Waverly, died September 22 2018 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.

Michael was born September 7, 1958 in Marietta to Raymond and Betty Taylor.

He retired from the Laborer’s Union 1085 in 2013. Michael loved to play Bluegrass on his banjo and sitting out on his porch. He also liked spending time...

Sep 20, 2018

Terence Metsker, 69, of Wooster, died Thursday, September 20, 2018 at LifeCare Hospice.

There will be no services held. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com. Memorial contributions may be made to LifeCare Hospice, 1900 Akron Rd. Wooster, Ohio 44691, Wayne County Humane Society, 1161 Mechanicsburg Rd., Wooster, Ohio 44691.

Terry was born January 14,...

Sep 17, 2018

Verda M. May, 96, of Wooster, died Monday, September 17, 2018 at the Wayne County Care Center, in Wooster.

Friends may call Tuesday, September 25, from 10 am until the service at noon at Roberts Funeral Home - Sherwood Chapel, Wooster with Pastor Steve Kern officiating. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens, Wooster. Online tributes may...

Sep 16, 2018

Lester L. Kasserman, 94, of Wadsworth, died Sunday, September 16, 2018 at Rose Lane Nursing Home, in Massillon.

He was born April 14, 1924 in Hannibal, Ohio to Elmer and Lillie {Moser} Kasserman.

Lester graduated from Norwayne High School, then known as Sterling High School. He served in the U.S. Army in Japan during WWII,...

Sep 16, 2018

Leonard “Pap” Starkey, 90, of Marietta, died Sunday, September 16, 2018 at Harmar Place.

He was born May 28, 1928 in Marietta to Clarence and Mabel Starkey.

Pap was a veteran of the U.S. Army, who served in Korea in several battles and was a Staff Sergeant upon discharge. He received many medals for his...

Sep 16, 2018

Rosella Ann Rose, 75, of Polk, died Sunday, September 16, 2018 at her residence.

Rosella was born December 14, 1942 in Ashland to Robert C. and Miriam E. {Flickinger} Bates.

She married Garmon Rose on February 3, 1962.  He passed on February 14, 2008.

Rosella was a caregiver for most of her life....

Sep 15, 2018

Steve Charles Yockey, 66, of Massillon, died Saturday at Rose Lane Nursing Home, in Massillon.

Friends may call Wednesday from 2 to 3 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 3 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens, where military rites will be held. Online tributes...

Sep 13, 2018

Sharon F. Ritchie, 67, of Apple Creek, died Thursday, September 13, 2018 at Aultman Hospital, in Canton.

There will be no services held. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.

Sharon was born May 4, 1951 in Millersburg, Ohio to Charles Russell and Mary Pauline {Starner} Miller.

Sep 13, 2018

Marcella Maxine Fiscus, 91, of Wooster, died Thursday, September 13, 2018 at LifeCare Hospice.

Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens at a later date. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com. Memorial contributions may be made to LifeCare Hospice, 1900 Akron Rd. Wooster, Ohio 44691.

Marcella was born December 11, 1926 in Dalton, Ohio...

Sep 13, 2018

James Michael Bowersock Sr., 68, of Wooster, died Thursday, September 13, 2018 at LifeCare Hospice, after a long battle with cancer.

Friends may call Monday from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 11:00 at the funeral home with Pastor Tim Boucher officiating. Burial...

Sep 12, 2018

Leslie E. Teichmer Sr., 85, of Apple Creek, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at LifeCare Hospice.

Services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster with Pastor Doug Wilcox officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to the service from 10 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home.  Burial...

Sep 11, 2018

Donald Ray Hodges, 83, died September 11, 2018 in Bonita Springs, Florida.

He was born December 16, 1934 in Minden, West Virginia.

Private burial will take place at East Lawn Memorial Park in Marietta, Ohio. Roberts Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Sep 11, 2018

Walter Dean Wolfe, 74, of Williamstown, died Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.

Walter was born March 26, 1944 in Parkersburg, WV to Granville and Nellie Wolfe.

He was very dedicated to the military, serving 6 years in the Army Reserve and then 26 years in the Air National Guard. Following that, he...

Sep 11, 2018

John A. Krichbaum, 54, of Wooster, died Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at The Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, in Cleveland.

Roberts Funeral Home- Sherwood Chapel, Wooster will be handling the arrangements. There will be a private viewing. Friends may call Saturday September 15, 2018 at Church of the Cross United Methodist Church at 10:00 a.m. A memorial service...

Sep 10, 2018

Michael “Mike” Wayne Hasley, 62, of Marietta, passed away suddenly Monday, September 10, 2018 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.

Mike was born August 1, 1956 in Marietta, Ohio to Larry and Alice Hasley.

He married Lois on July 21, 1990.

Mike retired as a Laborer out of Local Union 639.  Although he retired, he...